New OTA update available - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discuss

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Woot!!!! new features...

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i need to flash this from my G950U1 firmware. I have Bixby voice, I wonder if this has more?

thank you for the update

FYI - I'm running T-mobile on the unlocked S8+. Didn't think that I would get tmo updates, but it actually worked (had to manual check for the update). Mine just finished installing the OTA.

Downloaded this last night. Was trying to use the camera and kept getting a "system UI" crash notice. Phone started overheating really bad, to the point it was hot to the touch. I immediately shut it off, and left it on the ground for awhile, in case it decided to pull a Note 7. Turned it back on after 30 min, and camera works, but the phone started heating up again. Turned it back off for awhile. Started it up again, closed all apps, and so far it's okay. If you download, please keep an eye on it.

Moostafa29 said:
Downloaded this last night. Was trying to use the camera and kept getting a "system UI" crash notice. Phone started overheating really bad, to the point it was hot to the touch. I immediately shut it off, and left it on the ground for awhile, in case it decided to pull a Note 7. Turned it back on after 30 min, and camera works, but the phone started heating up again. Turned it back off for awhile. Started it up again, closed all apps, and so far it's okay. If you download, please keep an eye on it.
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try taking out the sd-card and try the camera again using the internal sd... then try putting the sd-card in again to see what happens..
I would hate to say, maybe u have to do a factory reset, and see if that helps.. last resort...

I took the update last night,no overheating or issues,think root for our device is a long ways away as well....so who is getting the note 8?hopefully that comes with the ability to root

Heads up. Bixby button mappers are blocked from working with this update.

The update broke the built in Digits app. Support had me download and install the Digits app from the Play Store and said that it is now required. Anyone else?
Edit: It was not the OTA that broke built in Digits support. Wiping cache and loging out and then back in to my account fixed the issue. It appears that timing of the OTA and me noticing that Digits was not working was coincidence..

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The update broke the built in Digits app. Support had me download and install the Digits app from the Play Store and said that it is now required. Anyone else?
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That's not cool, I don't like the digit app. You will end up having 2 notifications for each text or call you get.

vboyz103 said:
That's not cool, I don't like the digit app. You will end up having 2 notifications for each text or call you get.
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I edited my post above. Turns out that it was not the OTA that broke Digits.

This update has wrecked my battery life. Android System is consistently beating out screen by a factor of 2x for the amount of battery utilization , even after several reboots. Disappointing that an official OTA has made me go from singing this phone's praises to hating it within a couple of days. And no, I don't want to do a factory reset and then spend hours setting everything back up, those days were supposed to be gone the moment they prevented us from rooting and installing custom roms.

Update: The issue I had was happening in any app, whenever I'd turn the phone to landscape mode. I did some research, and found someone in the Sprint S8 forum had the issue as well, and was able to fix it by simply changing the navigation button order, then switching it right back. Haven't had any issues with overheating since Saturday, but battery has been meh since the update.

mhill1986 said:
Heads up. Bixby button mappers are blocked from working with this update.
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Any way to avoid this update? I do NOT want Bixby!

ARS_K1MGY said:
Any way to avoid this update? I do NOT want Bixby!
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You could completely disable Bixby with BK Disabler which is what I did.
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lancemoreland said:
You could completely disable Bixby with BK Disabler which is what I did.
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Can the button be re-mapped with the disabler?

ARS_K1MGY said:
Can the button be re-mapped with the disabler?
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No. It disables it.
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ocelot4ark said:
FYI - I'm running T-mobile on the unlocked S8+. Didn't think that I would get tmo updates, but it actually worked (had to manual check for the update). Mine just finished installing the OTA.[/QUOTE
Interesting how you got an update from T-Mobile on your unlocked S8?
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Just got an OTA update - Fingers crossed for Cell Standby Fix

Just received an OTA update to Android. Still shows version 4.0.4 but it looks like it has updated the kernel. Hopefully this is a fix for the cell standby issue. It was only 8.54Mb so it looks promising.
Screenshots here
http://www.happylaptops.co.uk/2012/...firmware-update-hopefully-a-cell-standby-fix/
The transition from apps to the home screen when pressing the home key seems loads smoother and faster so that looks like it is one fix
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Just received an OTA update to Android. Still shows version 4.0.4 but it looks like it has updated the kernel. Hopefully this is a fix for the cell standby issue. It was only 8.54Mb so it looks promising.
Screenshots here
http://happylaptops.co.uk/2012/06/12/samsung-galaxy-s3-firmware-update-hopefully-a-cell-standby-fix/
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Thank you for sharing!
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Just updated mine via Kies - Home button much more responsive
Is the predictive text fixed? Meaning does it still erase everything in "My word list" when you reboot.
is it region specific or global?
skivnit said:
is it region specific or global?
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I believe its UK (BTU CSC) carrier unbranded, though havent flashed yet.
I haven't noticed anything other than the home button seems more responsive yet. My battery is at 81% which is good going for mid-day but i'll give it a charge and see how the cell standby looks.
Will this break root?
Hi guys, have you noticed that the home button gets more responsive/faster when you disable s-voice. After "double tapping home button to start s-voice" is disabled, it no longer waits for the "second press", and gets to home much faster.
To disable it, start s-voice /menu/settings/
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Hi guys, have you noticed that the home button gets more responsive/faster when you disable s-voice. After "double tapping home button to start s-voice" is disabled, it no longer waits for the "second press", and gets to home much faster.
To disable it, start s-voice /menu/settings/
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I think it's pretty well know that at least part of the delay is there by design to allow for double press to activate S-Voice.
I've got a UK non branded S3 and rooted last night. No sign of OTA here when check on the phone. Any idea whats going on?
mardon85 said:
I've got a UK non branded S3 and rooted last night. No sign of OTA here when check on the phone. Any idea whats going on?
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Just download it and flash it using ODIN
mardon85 said:
I've got a UK non branded S3 and rooted last night. No sign of OTA here when check on the phone. Any idea whats going on?
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Try Kies
It looks like it fixes memory issues with TouchWiz having to reload after exiting multiple programs
Thanks. I'll have a look for the download version when I get home.
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Question remains
Those who have tried it, does it break root or do you still have root?
Yes it did break root for me, only on titanium though. Reinstalled it and busybox and all ok now
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Yes it did break root for me, only on titanium though. Reinstalled it and busybox and all ok now
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Did you get yours OTA or download then flash?
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I am on Omega 4.1. No update via phone and Kies tell me that my phone is not supported for OTAs. Is it because of the custom ROM? Anyone having a link for this update.

S7 Edge Android System battery drain

Hello all,
I am experiencing the android system battery drain, Shown in the screenshots below is the battery stats and 21% went towards android system. I have used package disable to disable some of the bloat. And i am using hangouts for texting which i saw in an older thread. Im looking for any solutions or recommendations.
Thanks,
Mike
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I got the same issue with android system kickin the battery's butt. I wonder if doing a FDR would do anything. No reset since picking it up on the 11th.
W00fah said:
I got the same issue with android system kickin the battery's butt. I wonder if doing a FDR would do anything. No reset since picking it up on the 11th.
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I might try it but others have done it with no change. I'll give it a shot this afternoon.
Michaelmansour1997 said:
I might try it but others have done it with no change. I'll give it a shot this afternoon.
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I'm wondering if a re-flash of the phone OS would fix the issue if a data reset doesn't. Might try that.
W00fah said:
I'm wondering if a re-flash of the phone OS would fix the issue if a data reset doesn't. Might try that.
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Do we have the Odin files yet?
Michaelmansour1997 said:
Do we have the Odin files yet?
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I'm not sure. Guess I'll check on that now.
W00fah said:
I'm wondering if a re-flash of the phone OS would fix the issue if a data reset doesn't. Might try that.
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I'm not sure. Guess I'll check on that now.
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If they are avaliable I'll do it when I get home, I'm Also going to keep it stock with no other apps to see if it's one of my apps that's messing it up
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If they are avaliable I'll do it when I get home, I'm Also going to keep it stock with no other apps to see if it's one of my apps that's messing it up
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Can't seem to find any Odin files. I guess we will just have to data reset and guess what's causing it.
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Can't seem to find any Odin files. I guess we will just have to data reset and guess what's causing it.
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I found them. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65764861&postcount=14&nocache=1&z=3196132722601144
Michaelmansour1997 said:
I found them. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65764861&postcount=14&nocache=1&z=3196132722601144
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Sweet! Getting the firmware and Odin downloaded now. I cleared cache. Going to see how that works. If it doesn't do anything, I will flash the fresh firmware.
W00fah said:
Sweet! Getting the firmware and Odin downloaded now. I cleared cache. Going to see how that works. If it doesn't do anything, I will flash the fresh firmware.
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I reflashed everything and used package disabler pro to stop all the bloat.
Michaelmansour1997 said:
I reflashed everything and used package disabler pro to stop all the bloat.
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Is package disabler pro a phone app, or a desktop program?
W00fah said:
Is package disabler pro a phone app, or a desktop program?
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Phone
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Phone
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For flashing, i have to flash all 4 files?
Edit: Got it.
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For flashing, i have to flash all 4 files?
Edit: Got it.
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I haven't noticed any difference yet, android system is still pretty high but my screen is higher so that's encouraging
I saw in another thread to disable all the "OK Google" options. There are two in the settings of the Google App, and then the one in the phone language and input settings for the Google Voice Typing.
Since I've done this, I've gain roughly 3-4 more hours by my estimate (haven't recorded data).
Picolini said:
I saw in another thread to disable all the "OK Google" options. There are two in the settings of the Google App, and then the one in the phone language and input settings for the Google Voice Typing.
Since I've done this, I've gain roughly 3-4 more hours by my estimate (haven't recorded data).
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Just changed those settings. Did it take a bit for the android system usage to go down?
Picolini said:
I saw in another thread to disable all the "OK Google" options. There are two in the settings of the Google App, and then the one in the phone language and input settings for the Google Voice Typing.
Since I've done this, I've gain roughly 3-4 more hours by my estimate (haven't recorded data).
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How do you disable this on S7 Edge please ?
Thx
Picolini said:
I saw in another thread to disable all the "OK Google" options. There are two in the settings of the Google App, and then the one in the phone language and input settings for the Google Voice Typing.
Since I've done this, I've gain roughly 3-4 more hours by my estimate (haven't recorded data).
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Did you previously have it set for only when in the Google app, or all the time? And do you still have Google Now enabled?
Serial42 said:
How do you disable this on S7 Edge please ?
Thx
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Go to the Google app (Google Now), settings, then voice.
After today's update, the android system drain seems to be way less. As of typing this it shows as 12% instead of mid 20's to mid 30's.

New Verizon update - G950USQU1AQD9

Woke up this morning and it was ready to be installed.
Link to update details - https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-s8-update/
The answering calls with volume up button seems weird - who was asking for that??
Also I must not have noticed but in the app switcher/multitasking there's a little button that let's you expand an app to full screen right there - was that there before? After this update a little prompt came up too tell me about it so could have been there before and not noticed it.
Verizon Galaxy S8 software update pushing through 4/21
Verizon S8 software update from NRD90M.G950USQU1AQC8 to NRD90M.G950USQU1AQD9
Changes:
- Apps optimized for infinity display
- Answer calls without touching screen - use volume up key
- Camera App Icon has new look
- Notification badges are same color across the device
- Latest Security Updates for 7.0
I'm postponing my update until further notice
Anyone take this yet?
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Anyone having any issues after this? Do it? Don't? Advice?
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It disables Bixby remapping.
I took it, everything seems the same to me.
Im waiting just in case, I know from past experiences I dont want any early updates just in case of a bootloader unlock that gets patched.
Not taking any chances on updates for a long time.
Any chance this update screws over the 1% chance this phone gets root?
AdamIsYou said:
It disables Bixby remapping.
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It does not. I use the latest update and keep getting DQA keeps closing. I have my bibxy button remapped on this update.
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It does not. I use the latest update and keep getting DQA keeps closing. I have my bibxy button remapped on this update.
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Lucky you. Since I've taken the update, I have no DQA problems, but I now have to use one of those special bixby remapping apps because the update has removed my ability to intercept the bixby button signal.
I think there must be some sort of app conflict on the devices getting the DQA force closing issues. I have never seen it a single time on my device.
I've updated the DQA app and haven't had any issue yet. It only popped up for me once and I just disabled it but re enabled it to get the update.
does anyone know if there is a U firmware without bloatware,same like with the s7 ans s7E... i have the verizon one and i like the U firmware for the s7 that i also have and now is just an unlocked s7 no bloatware no garbage lol thanks in advance,,,
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I think there must be some sort of app conflict on the devices getting the DQA force closing issues. I have never seen it a single time on my device.
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If it is an app conflict I am pretty sure it is with a stock app. I applied the update right out of the box (before installing anything else) and was rewarded with the DQA issue. I didn't do much research on the problem as I took it back/exchanged it because it had the red/pink screen issue referenced here. It seems that the update was hastily thrown out to address the tint issue and they may have overlooked some things during testing considering the wide number reporting the DQA issue.
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Bixbye still works great for me after update
Is there anyway to downl9ad the update and flash in odin? I have a Verizon s8+ but I'm using TMobile any help is highly appreciated​!
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Yup. I had the Bixby button remapped to work as the back key.
After the update, all in one gestures doesn't work for me anymore. Now when I press the Bixby button nothing happens (which is still better than launching the useless Bixby app).
~John
Not only that, but none of the Bixby button remap apps work for me either.
I have tried 2 different apps & the button still does absolutely nothing (which is STILL better than accidentally opening the useless Bixby every time I meant to lower the volume LOL)
~John

Verizon Note 8 - Just got OREO Update

Just got the Oreo OTA - 12:50am New York Time. Installed. We are now on OREO 8.0.0 with Samsung Experience 9.0
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Just got the Oreo OTA - 12:50am New York Time. Installed. We are now on OREO 8.0.0 with Samsung Experience 9.0
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Woot Woot
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Galaxy Note 8<-5<-3<-S3<-Nexus; Droid X; HTC HD2<-Touch Pro 2<-Tilt<-8525; O2 XDA II<-XDA
I just checked my Note 8 and sure enough ... the update is ready from Verizon. I'm installing it now before I leave for work. Let's hope this thing works out okay. This is my work device!
Same here, I am downloading now.. And I hope it works out well also....
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Ah, just got back into the country, saw the posts, checked and it's available. NorCal.
r_r
Just got it as well! https://thematridox.com/2018/03/30/samsungs-galaxy-note-8-get-android-oreo-on-verizon/
does it have the video lockscreen?
Network mode in oreo has changed... Global mode was removed!
I just noticed that 'message tone' has been removed from the contacts page. No more individual text message tones for your friends or family! UGH! Why remove a feature that's been on every Android I've owned since 4.2? I don't want to use a different text messaging app. I liked the way its been set up for the past ..umm... 10 YEARS! I'm certain that Apple will never remove that feature from their devices. I want ROOT so I can go back and FIX IT!
First rule of programming ... don't remove features unless they are broken. New versions should ADD improvements, not remove features that have been around forever that has always worked! I'm almost tempted to use ODIN to go back to 7.1.1. Makes me wonder what else is missing. I'm not happy with my $1000 phone
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Network mode in oreo has changed... Global mode was removed!
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I still have it. I have Global, LTE/CDMA, and LTE/GSM/UMTS
So far, I've noticed the phone is faster and the enhanced lock screen and notifications are great. The occasional split second hiccups when opening apps seem to have gone away. The battery seems to drain more quickly but hopefully it will settle after a few charge cycles.
I forgot to take a screen before I plugged it up, but I ran it yesterday from approximately 11am until today at 1pm. So for a new build, it wasn't bad at all.. The only hiccup I had was with my poweramp audio player.. But I uninstalled and reinstalled and it seems fine..
But it is certainly much snappier.. And the little default YouTube picture in picture is pretty cool (simply because it just does it on its own). But I sure at some point it will begin to get in my nerves just doing it all the time...
But I took a screen of the battery stat for the screen and attached it...
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Has the sound improved like the S9? Is there an option to turn on Atmos sound?
Is anyone missing the force touch settings feature whwn you hold down on an app from the home screen or apps page it brings up options for the app. I cant get mine to work. Seen here at 1.min mark.
Update… i have it. Doeant work for all apps.
Can anyone tell me if I go from a rooted Verizon note 8 and update to Oreo, if I can't get the hotspot to work right, will I be able to downgrade to re-root? Or if I backup what I have now using flashify, can I go back using the restore option on flashify?
i cant get the update via ota or from samfirm
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Here is all you need to update from Nougat to Oreo.
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-note8-android-oreo-update/
After following the instructions up above and you have Oreo installed, follow the next instructions to install CRC2 here and then CRC4, then CRC5
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...-patch-on-the-samsung-galaxy-note8/?nocache=1
Well, I finally got the Double Stuf Oreo goodness on my Note8. It was an absolute NIGHTMARE to get, though!! Had to do it an unholy SIX TIMES before it stuck - the first five wound up reverting back to the stock Nougat upon rebooting!
Happy to report that after a few charge cycles, battery life is great again.
I am on a Note 8 and the last OTA Oreo patched the hotspot hack via bk package disabler. I am doing the sim card trick right now for my hotspot and it's been working like a charm. It is critical for me to keep this... does anyone know if the current update being pushed now patches that as well? If so, can I disable the system update notification?
Thanks in advance

How can I remove the Covid-19 notifications that mysteriously appeared on my phone!?!

Running XXXNoLimits, OOS 10.3, Elemental X kernal
Did not update anything this week. Now, under settings-google there is "covid-19 notifications". Had to have been either carrier pushed or a google back door. I don't even have a google account on my phone!
Shows "on/1app" but when I push it the screen just goes dark until I hit back.
Titanium and App ops can't find it.
I keep bluetooth off and only turn location on when I need Magic Earth Maps, then turn it back off, however, the pisses me the f**k off that it has been loaded on my phone.
I have a Samsug Tab running Lineage and it is not there, but the tab is wifi only. Tried Lineage 3 times on my phone and can not get Signal messenger to work and that is a deal breaker for me.
Anyway, how do we get rid it this??
Is this the screen you are referring to, but with different info populating it?
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I don't have any Covid apps installed so for me there are no settings to turn on or off; this form of contact tracing is not yet available where I live.
The big question is what app on your phone is being detected as a contact tracing app.
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How do the notifications look like? Regular notifications? Perhaps take a screenshot when you see another one. You should be able to trace which app (or system element) is spewing out these nuisances by long pressing the notification and take more actions by tapping the gear icon top right...
@franken..... I actually don't get to that screen, but that is the right place. Checked a another Android and that is the screen it goes to, mine just goes black.
@timmmmm...haven't gotten any notifications as I don't have any covd apps.
Settings does, however show "on/1 app". I am guessing a glitch since I have leashed google w xxx, Titanium, and App Opps.
I have not done the last system update. Don't have a google account, but do have a google Fi sim card since I live overseas and it works here.
I read google pushed this out as a new setting, for those that download covid apps, blah, blah, blah.......but HOW?
And how do we get rid of it. Article I read on a UK new site said "usage and diagnostics" is where you can turn it off and on, my phone was and is set to off, but I still wanna get rid of it.
That's part of a Google Play Services update, you can't remove it.
If you don't opt-in explicitly, it should not have any effect.
Do you really want to trust that? I personally wouldnt trust anything said or done at this point. For sometime my phone's been acting weird. Note 9 completely stock. But my g7 power rooted since day one with a global variant still runs like a charm. I'd rather just remove it or better yet permanently disabled it through some exploit.
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Do you really want to trust that? I personally wouldnt trust anything said or done at this point. For sometime my phone's been acting weird. Note 9 completely stock. But my g7 power rooted since day one with a global variant still runs like a charm. I'd rather just remove it or better yet permanently disabled it through some exploit.
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What exactly do you think the phone is doing with that Covid-19 notification setting without an app to drive it? Contact tracer apps need to plug into the local health authority, and only a few places in the US are doing it because people are so suspicious of big tech. I would gladly participate but it's not available in my area.
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The only way to get rid of it is to delete Google Play Services. That's how they snuck it in. On Android Pie it's simple. Just debloat via ADB using pm list packages prompt and voila! it's gone. On Android 10 it works the same EXCEPT none of the google apps, firefox, instacart, or anything like that will WORK. So you can de-google all you want - they've baked it into everything. It's something I'm struggling with now since I was forced to upgrade.

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